February 5, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A3 WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill raising the government’s borrowing limit, averting a default and delaying the next clash over the nation’s debt until later … 8

February 5, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 UNITED NATIONS – South Korea’s U.N. ambassador said Monday a North Korean nuclear test “seems to be imminent.” Ambassador Kim Sook said there are “very busy activities” taking place at …

February 5, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 MEXICO CITY – A gas buildup under a building in the headquarters of Mexico’s state oil company caused a blast that killed 37 people and wounded dozens, the attorney general …

February 5, 2013 in Nation/World on Page A4 WASHINGTON – The United States expressed doubt on Monday about Iran’s claim that it safely returned a monkey from space, saying it is questionable that the monkey survived – or …

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A5 From our archives, 100 years ago The Bunny Hug, the Dallas Dip, the Boston Glide, the Society Hop, the University Rag and the Turkey Trot were no longer welcome in …

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A5 The Spokane Police Department is warning former workers of the shuttered Old Country Buffet at 5504 N. Division St. that their employment information might have been compromised. Business and employee …

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A5 The Coeur d’Alene School Board confronted charges of racism, bullying and preferential treatment in schools and school sports during a meeting Monday night that brought out heartfelt pleas by parents … 17

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A6 BOISE – Senators grilled Gov. Butch Otter’s nominee to the Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Monday. The Senate Resources Committee will vote Wednesday on whether to confirm Joan Hurlock’s …

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February 5, 2013 in City on Page A7 WASHINGTON – As the U.S. Senate gets set to deliver a promised budget, the Idaho delegation last week showed it would fight any measure that fails to significantly cut spending. …

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A7 GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A federal report says removing four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River in Oregon and California and restoring ecosystems will produce a big increase in salmon … 1

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A7 Two suspected burglars are in custody after Spokane police used crime-mapping software to help predict when and where thieves might strike next. Curtis McKelvey, 29, and Chelsea A. Linerud, 23, … 1

February 5, 2013 in Business on Page A8 SEATTLE – Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has suffered numerous electrical system flaws beyond the battery problems that led to its current grounding, according to engineers with knowledge of the situation. Company … 4

February 5, 2013 in City on Page A8 OLYMPIA – Three contentious measures intended to save businesses money by changing workers’ compensation rules were passed by the Washington state Senate on Monday. The measures are emblematic of the …

February 5, 2013 in Business on Page A8 Fuel costs are taking a big bite out of household budgets, according to a report Monday from the Energy Department. The Energy Department says U.S. households spent an average of …

February 5, 2013 in Business on Page A8 WASHINGTON – The U.S. government is expected to file civil charges against Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, alleging that it improperly gave high ratings to mortgage debt that later plunged … 1